Qatar Airways flight met by security at Gatwick after disruptive passenger
A Qatar Airways service from Doha landed at London Gatwick early on Thursday and was met by security and police after the crew reported a disruptive passenger on board. The airline has not said whether anyone was arrested.
A Qatar Airways flight from Doha was met by security personnel at London Gatwick Airport early Thursday morning after an incident in the cabin involving a disruptive passenger.
Flight QR329 left Hamad International Airport overnight and was bound for London. Flight tracking details show the aircraft was over Switzerland at about 04:29 UTC when the crew contacted Gatwick air traffic control and asked that airport security and police meet the aircraft on arrival.
The Boeing 787-9 landed at 06:30 local time, ten minutes ahead of its scheduled 06:40 arrival, and taxied to the North Terminal, where officers were waiting to board.
It has not been confirmed whether any arrests were made, or whether the disruption led to delays for passengers departing later. No injuries were reported.
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Sources
- airlive.netQatar Airways flight QR329 requested security on arrival at London Gatwick this morning